Dr. Philippa Hughes
Graduation Date: 2023
Institution: University of Sheffield
Thesis title: Enabling community-led housing
Supervisor: John Flint
Research Pathway: Space, Place, Environment and Liveability (SPEL)
LinkedIn: Philippa Hughes LinkedIn Profile
Research and career:
Current job title:
MCSA Postdoctoral Researcher at the Universitat Rovira i Virgili, Spain (Sector: Higher Education / Academia)
Give a brief overview of your current role and responsibilities:
Marie Curie Postdoctoral Research Fellow exploring collaborative housing in the UK and Spain
Describe your journey from your PhD to your current role:
Phd, Research Associate 6 months, then 1 year ESRC postdoc, then current Marie Curie postdoctoral role
In what way did your experience with the WRDTP prepare you for your current career?
I was a covid student so it was all a bit weird. But my department was strong and helped me move from practice to academia.
What advice would you give to current or future WRDTP postgraduate researchers?
Focus on finishing your PhD as soon as possible and try to get continuation funds to write your first paper if you want an academic position. Everything else is a ‘nice to have’ but can fill up your time if you aren’t careful. Attend reading groups though. Reading is crucial.
